No matter what I do, how good my resume is I always end up not getting hired of gettin offered 6.00 an hour?

Question

jobs and I am 19 years old. I make the best resume, even getting the job center at my college to help me make the perfect resume. I applied for a job at my moms work and she even was trying to help me get hired, and they hired someone else. Please do not write me any answers stating that I am too quiet, or attacking my character. I have a spam button for you people.

My English is absolutely perfect. I am majoring in English in college in fact. The reason that my spelling and grammar is not precise on here is that Yahoo hardly gives me enough room to clearly put what I want to on this question.

Answer 1

There could be any number of problems. First, it may seem like you apply to tons of jobs and never get one when in reality you aren't applying to that many. The issue of not getting hired where your mom works could be that they don't hire family members or try not to. It's also possible that as a college student they don't want just part time help or temporary summer help.

You may want to think about the types of jobs you're applying for as well. I know how hard it is to take a crap job when you really want to do something that relates to your degree or future dream job. However, most people have to work those not-so-fun jobs like waiting tables, retail, etc. before they get the fun jobs (and some people like waiting, retail etc. and consider them their fun jobs).

Another problem could be experience. Usually experience is relied on heavily for jobs. Even if you'd be a great addition to a company they might not hire you if a so-so person with 15 years experience applies as well.

Although it's unlikely at 19, you may have too good of a resume. I have an MA, publications, conference presentations, and teaching experience on my resume. I applied for an office job over the summer before I start my PhD in a factory and didn't add all of that in there (they don't need to know I'm published or presented at conferences or the extent of my teaching experience because it wasn't relevant...instead I played up other skills that might be important to the job).

Something else to consider is that having a great resume isn't everything. I've been hired with resumes that had typos, I've had conference proposals accepted that had typos, and I've not been hired at places/been asked to present when I had no typos. It's all a game of chance. Just keep trying and give in and apply to some jobs that you don't really want but know you could get (like retail and waitressing). Once you have a job you'll have some money and feel better but can continue to keep looking for a better job that you'd like more (but don't let on this in an interview because then you may not be hired at all).

Good luck!

Answer 2

What is on your resume? Do you have experience in anything? Most jobs that pay a decent amount of money don't go to 19 year olds. You must be patient and gain experience.

I think you would benefit more from getting a business degree and starting your own business. If you are disappointed at 19, your patients will not be able to handle life after college.

Answer 3

Well your question is not very articulate. Maybe that is part of the problem - you're not stating yourself clearly?

What does "I always end up not getting hired of gettin offered 6.00 an hour?" mean?

Answer 4

Well If you work at costco and help people with their carts and getting out to your car you get 10 dollars an hour try that

Answer 5

Maybe your interviewing skills aren't the best. The resume is only part of it.

Answer 6

It takes patience. You may get 100 No's before you get a yes. Just keep your head up and don't take it personal when the answer is no.

Answer 7

you have to get some expereince...and have stick to one job for a minimum of a year

Answer 8

carefully study how you act during the interveiw.